Description
Moist Vegan Grapefruit Loaf Cake is a delightful treat that combines the bright, zesty flavors of grapefruit with a tender, moist crumb. This easy-to-make vegan loaf is perfect for brunch or as a sweet afternoon snack. Its vibrant citrus notes will elevate your dessert table and keep everyone coming back for more. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, baking this refreshing cake is a breeze. Enjoy it plain or dress it up with a light glaze for an extra touch of sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup fresh grapefruit juice
- Zest of 1 grapefruit
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix applesauce, grapefruit juice, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and fold gently until just combined; lumps are okay.
- Stir in grapefruit zest.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg